Orthodontic practices near Old Battery
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Old Battery, 161 practices within 10 and 259 practices within 20. The closest is DALGETY BAY DENTAL PRACTICE, 1.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DALGETY BAY DENTAL PRACTICEDalgety Bay | 1.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| REGENT DENTAL PRACTICEDalgety Bay | 2.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| International SmilesBurntisland | 3.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (29 reviews) |
| HELEN MACDONALD DENTAL PRACTICEBurntisland | 3.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| PICKERING DENTAL CAREInverkeithing | 3.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| WEST GRANTON DENTAL CAREEdinburgh | 4.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Linden Tree Dental LoungeDunfermline | 4.5 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (279 reviews) |
| THE LINDEN TREE DENTAL LOUNGERosyth | 4.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Battery with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dalgety Bay, 1.8 miles north-west; the next are Burntisland (3.0 miles north-east) and Inverkeithing (3.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dalgety Bay | 2 | 1.8 miles north-west |
| Burntisland | 2 | 3.0 miles north-east |
| Inverkeithing | 1 | 3.8 miles west |
| Edinburgh | 11 | 4.2 miles south-east |
| Dunfermline | 2 | 4.5 miles west |
| Rosyth | 3 | 4.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Battery
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Linden Tree Dental Lounge in Dunfermline (5.0 from 279 reviews), 4.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Linden Tree Dental LoungeDunfermline | 5.0 (279 reviews) | 4.5 miles west |
| International SmilesBurntisland | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 3.0 miles north-east |
| Ocean Orthodontic ClinicEdinburgh | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 5.8 miles south-east |
| Rosyth Dental CareRosyth | 4.7 (86 reviews) | 4.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Battery at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Fife |
| NHS dental services | NHS Fife |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Practices within 5 miles | 18 practices, more than 82% of towns in Scotland |
| Access within Fife | 123rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 229 places in the county (the county median is 1.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.8 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in Scotland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — 32 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | DALGETY BAY DENTAL PRACTICE, Dalgety Bay — 2 miles International Smiles, Burntisland — 3 miles PICKERING DENTAL CARE, Inverkeithing — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 161 within 10 miles, 259 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Old Battery
The nearest practice to Old Battery is DALGETY BAY DENTAL PRACTICE, 1.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 161 practices, and within 20 there are 259.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 2 of the practices around Old Battery list clear aligners, the nearest 4.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Old Battery are commissioned by NHS Fife; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is DALGETY BAY DENTAL PRACTICE, 1.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 32 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Battery
Fife12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Old Battery
Orthodontist in Old Battery: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Old Battery often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Old Battery itself or elsewhere in Fife.
What official data says about Old Battery
Old Battery is classified as accessible Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Fife. Old Battery has 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 82% of towns in Scotland. National deprivation data ranks Old Battery among Scotland's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Old Battery is about 32 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee.
Useful local orthodontic context for Old Battery
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Old Battery. The nearest we do hold are DALGETY BAY DENTAL PRACTICE, about 2 miles away; International Smiles in Burntisland, about 3 miles away; and PICKERING DENTAL CARE in Inverkeithing, about 4 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
You can continue browsing related location pages including Aberdour, Easter Aberdour, Wester Aberdour, Dalgety Bay, Cramond, and Donibristle if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Facts about Old Battery
Just around 2 km north, Aberdour is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
All Orthodontic Options in Old Battery Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Old Battery offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Old Battery — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Old Battery. Old Battery — accessible Rural by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Fife for NHS dentistry. Old Battery has 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 82% of towns in Scotland. Old Battery's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Old Battery is Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Old Battery itself. The nearest we do hold are DALGETY BAY DENTAL PRACTICE, about 2 miles away; International Smiles in Burntisland, about 3 miles away; and PICKERING DENTAL CARE in Inverkeithing, about 4 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
The Orthodontic Journey in Old Battery
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Old Battery helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Old Battery
What's available in Old Battery depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Old Battery is classified as accessible Rural, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Fife. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (18), Old Battery has more choice than 82% of towns in Scotland. National deprivation data ranks Old Battery among Scotland's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Old Battery is Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Old Battery. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Battery
These links help widen your research beyond Old Battery, Fife if you're open to travelling a little further. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Aberdour, Easter Aberdour, Wester Aberdour, Dalgety Bay, Cramond, and Donibristle.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Old Battery
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Battery often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Battery?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Battery is DALGETY BAY DENTAL PRACTICE, about 1.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are REGENT DENTAL PRACTICE (2.2 miles) and International Smiles (3.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Battery?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Old Battery, 161 practices within 10 miles and 259 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Battery?
The nearest practice to Old Battery that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DALGETY BAY DENTAL PRACTICE, about 1.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include REGENT DENTAL PRACTICE (2.2 miles) and HELEN MACDONALD DENTAL PRACTICE (3.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Battery, Fife?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Old Battery, Fife?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.